The Ocala 55+ market spans three counties. Marion County covers most of the main corridor. Lake County covers Leesburg, Plantation at Leesburg, Royal Highlands, and Arlington Ridge. Citrus County covers Terra Vista, Villages of Citrus Hills, Meadowcrest, and Hernando. The tax rates differ — here is how much.
The Ocala 55+ market is commonly discussed as if it is all one tax jurisdiction. It is not. Marion County (Ocala, Summerfield, Dunnellon) has different millage rates than Lake County (Leesburg, Lady Lake) and Citrus County (Hernando, Crystal River, Inverness). Buyers comparing Stonecrest in Marion County to Plantation at Leesburg in Lake County to Terra Vista in Citrus County are comparing three different tax structures — even before any CDD or special district considerations.
| County | Est. Combined Effective Rate | Key Communities | Property Appraiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | ~0.85–0.95% | OTTOW, Stone Creek, Oak Run, SummerGlen, Ocala Preserve, Stonecrest, Spruce Creek CC | marioncountypa.net |
| Lake County | ~0.90–1.05% | Plantation at Leesburg, Royal Highlands, Highland Lakes, Legacy of Leesburg, Arlington Ridge, Harbor Hills CC, Cresswind at Hammock Oaks | lakecofl.gov |
| Citrus County | ~0.85–1.00% | Terra Vista, Villages of Citrus Hills, Meadowcrest, Arbor Lakes, Brentwood of Citrus Hills, Parkside Village, Windermere | citruspa.org |
| Sumter County | ~0.80–1.05% | The Villages (Sumter sections), Lakeside Landings | sumterpa.com |
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